Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic SZ10

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was released 4 years earlier than the SZ10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the VR-330 scores vs the SZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VR-330 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 provides external measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic SZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the VR-330 and the SZ10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and SZ10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the VR-330 and SZ10.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ10 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.